High School Fall 7s
More Rugby. More Development. More Confidence
Golden Eagle Rugby’s High School Fall 7s program gives athletes grades 9-12 an opportunity to stay active, continue developing their rugby skills, and build confidence during the fall.
Running from August through November, Fall 7s provides a focused development environment where players get more opportunities to handle the ball, make decisions, attack space, defend in open field, and contribute to every phase of the game.
The program is also designed as a seamless pathway into our Winter 15s Training Program. Rather than taking the fall off and starting over in the winter, athletes build their skills, fitness, rugby IQ, and confidence throughout the fall before transitioning directly into preparation for the spring 15s season.
Whether your athlete is new to rugby, developing as a club player, or preparing for collegiate rugby, Fall 7s keeps them playing, learning, and improving throughout the year.
August–November: Fall 7s → Winter: 15s Training → Spring: 15s Season
2026 Fall 7s Coaches
Coach Brian Whitfield started his rugby career in college becoming a 2-time All-American in both 7&15s and won a national title with his USA VII's U23 team in 1998. He continued his rugby career as team captain for both Belmont Shore's Super League 7&15's squads where they were runner up in the 1999 Super League National Championship match. In 2002, Brian joined Atlanta Renegades RFC as a player/coach leading their 7s team to USA Rugby South Region Championship and appeared in USA Rugby National Championship Tournament in 2003 & 2004. In 2019, Brian received University of Florida Rugby's Distinguished Achievement Award and was inducted into the UF Rugby Hall of Fame in 2021.
Brian is in his 5th season coaching with Golden Eagle Rugby and focused on the High School Teams (U16, U19)
Coach Brian Whitfield
Coach John Bellus
Coach John has played rugby for over 30 years (mostly at the Hooker position) still getting in a few games each year. In 1993 started playing rugby at State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), joined the Atlanta Renegades Rugby Football Club in 1994, qualified for Nationals in 7s twice, and made multiple trips to Sweet 16 with 15s, including in Final 4 of USARFU Division 1 rugby. Coach Bellus captained the USA South Territorial side, and has represented the USA over 33 rugby side against Canada and British Lions at the World Rugby Classic in Bermuda. Coach Bellus has been coaching youth rugby for the past five plus years.
USA Rugby Level 1 Certified Coach